Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-09-16
THE WORK REVIEWED.
QUESTIONS FOR THE REVIEW BY
REV. R. s. M'ARTHUR, D.. D.

How to Reconsider the Work Of the
Quarter That Began with the First
Sunday in July-Golden Text, Luke
Nv, AZ.
1t is always difficult to prepare and to teach
the Review Lesson.
Some schools may prefer the temperance
lesson in Romans xiii, STA, which is sug-
gested by the committees; other schools the
missionary lesson in Matthew iv, 1916; still
other schools may use the occasion as prayer
and inquiry meeting. This we have known
to be done with great success After the texts
are recited and the records made the leader
may give this direction to the occasion Re-
cent converts may give brief testimonies, the
older Christians may add their ripper expert
ence, and those who desire to become Chris
tians may manifest their desire by rising.
Then, after prayers have been offered, the
general school may be dismissed, while those
who wish for religious conversation may meet
in some smaller room It Is our firm convic-
ton that occasions of this sort should be more
frequent We often cut down golden grain
which we never gather into sheaves During
the past few years we have seen admirable
results frc m the use of these means. Children
while young should be encouraged to give
their hearts TO Christ and connect themselves
with his church. But 1t is fitting that re-
view should be given for those who wish to
go over the lessons in their order.
l. July 8. The Infant Jesus. Matthew II, l.
12-The word Jesus is explained for us in the
Golden Text Of the lesson 1t is a precious
word to every Christian ear and heart. He
was the true Joshua. He came to deliver his
people from bondage and to lead them to the
true Canaan The infancy Of Jesus brings
him near to the hearts Of parents and chill
dren. He gloried and sanctifed the cradle;
he honored motherhood. The Christ must
have his birth in every heart in order that his
coming may bring to each one Of us the
largest possible blessing
e. July TO- The Flight into Egypt. Matthew
ii, 13-23.-Even as a babe Christ's presence
developed hostility. Wherever he comes he
men. In our early Christian life we must
expect persecution; but as God delivered his
infant Son, SO he will deliver all who put
their trust In him.
8. July H. John the Baptist. Matt. iii, l.
12-The character of the noble Baptist is
worthy of careful study. We need such stall
wart believers and fearless preachers in our
day. He rightly OWNED the word, he lived
what he preached, but his highest honor was
found in pointing inquirers to the Lamb Of
God" He decreased thGt Christ might in
crease
L. July "a. The Baptism of Jesus Matt.
ILL., 13-l7.-The central thought Of this lesson
is the obedience Of Jesus Christ. lie stood in
our place; as our representative be submitted
to baptism God commended tho act by an
audible voice from heaven expressing appro-
val Afterward Christ gave the command
ment to all believers to be baptized We
thus have both his command and example
1t becomes us to have due regard to this ordi-
nance as an act of obedience to our assembled
Lord 1t marked his entrance into his public
ministry. 1t was also the occasion of his re-
ceiving fuller conceptions Of his earthly work
5. July 81. The Temptation of Jesus. Matt
iv, 1-1l.-From the waters of baptism
Christ went to the wilderness of temptation.
His whole soul is aglow with holy enthusi-
asm; but no act of religious obedience, no con-
dition OF spiritual Joy, Gun assure us Of free
dom from temptation 1t was a moment Of
intense interest for the race. Satan had
overcome the first Adam If he can over
come the second Adam bis victory will be
complete. Christs example in overcoming
Satan is worthy of our imitation. He used
no weapon but the Sword Of the spirit. which
is the word of Cod Temptations are sure
to come upon us; but Christ won, SO we may
win. Our Lord knew by experience what the
struggle with temptation means; he therefore
can sympathize with those that are tempted.
We may claim that sympathy, and we may
be sure that he will give us his divine help.
g. Aug. Z. Jesus in Galilee Matt iv, II
25.-Ths is lesson of great interest, Christ
brought light to those who had sat I'm dark
ness. We see him here walking 10y the Sea Of
Galilee, calling two pairs of brothers into hi
service. The foundation of his church wa.
thus laid These men Immediately left theil
daily duties and followed Jesus. Theil
prompt obedience we should initiate Chris
showed himself TO be great teacher
preacher and healer. All manner of sickness
yielded TO his power. He still possesses thi
characteristics He will heal the souls of al
who will come unto him Our highest homo
Is to become his disciples
7. Aug IA The Beatitudes. Matt v
l-l8,-This lesson many Sunday school schol
ans know by heart When Christ first opene,
his mouth, blessings fell upon all who sat a
his feet Never before nor siuce have suc
wonderful words been spoken. The worl
calls those who are rich the happy Chris
contradicts this opinion He colled the poor
the sorrowing the meek. the hungry, tn
merciful, the pure in heart, the peace makers
the prosecuted, the happy ones Of the earth
We need still TO learn the lesson which he her
teaches He also commands US to let GU
light shine Every boy and girl has som
light We must keep the lower lights burr
ing.
8 Aug. n Jesus and the Law, Mat
v, 17-26.-This Is a continuation of the Sci
mon OH the mount Many who heard Chris
supposed that he had come to destroy tn
law. This was great mistake. He had nc
come to destroy, but to fulfill He lifted tn
law to higher plane; he carried its truth
! from the outward act to the inward though
He was its original author; he was, Their